What the China-U.S. Trade War Means for High-End Retail

There are plenty of ways to measure tourism, and those with a vested interest in pushing up numbers often use the interconnected nature of the industry to other sectors to, shall we say, massage the overall numbers. Even so it's pretty easy to spot when there's a link, even if it's not something typically categorized as tourism. That's certainly the case with the retail industry. This week we're taking a closer look at what the current trade war between China and the United States might mean for luxury spending. For feedback or news tips, reach out via email at pw@skift.com or